An '''honorific''' is a word or expression that is a [[Wikipedia:Style_(manner_of_address)|manner of address]], which conveys esteem or respect, and is used in addressing or referring to a person. These honorific titles are somewhat of a cross between a [[Wikipedia:title of authority|title of authority]], given to those in a position of authority in the church, and a [[Wikipedia:title of honor|title of honor]], given to one because of their service in the church. Honorifics are usually placed immediately before or after the name of the subject.

An '''honorific''' is a word or expression that is a [[Wikipedia:Style_(manner_of_address)|manner of address]], which conveys esteem or respect, and is used in addressing or referring to a person. These honorific titles are somewhat of a cross between a [[Wikipedia:title of authority|title of authority]], given to those in a position of authority in the church, and a [[Wikipedia:title of honor|title of honor]], given to one because of their service in the church. Honorifics are usually placed immediately before or after the name of the subject.

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In general, when referring to a hierarch, His is often used (e.g. His All Holiness, BARTHOLOMEW, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch visited Tarpon Springs, Florida in January of 2006). When speaking to a hierarch Your is often used (Your Eminence, I'm so glad to see you!).

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In general, when referring to a hierarch, indirect address is used (e.g., ''His Holiness'' or ''Your Grace'').

An honorific is a word or expression that is a manner of address, which conveys esteem or respect, and is used in addressing or referring to a person. These honorific titles are somewhat of a cross between a title of authority, given to those in a position of authority in the church, and a title of honor, given to one because of their service in the church. Honorifics are usually placed immediately before or after the name of the subject.

In general, when referring to a hierarch, indirect address is used (e.g., His Holiness or Your Grace).